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  2. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    This is such a common crime that the state of Arizona listed affinity scams of this type as its number one scam for 2009. In one recent nationwide religious scam, churchgoers are said to have lost more than $50 million in a phony gold bullion scheme, promoted on daily telephone prayer chains, in which they thought they could earn a huge return.

  3. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

  4. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    (Photo: Getty) (Oscar Wong via Getty Images) Scammers can use your email to target you directly. And, unfortunately, plenty of email phishing scams today are more sophisticated than the older ...

  5. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

  6. Online Reseller Scams: How Buying Stolen Goods Could Get You ...

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    Online marketplaces are a vast world of buying and selling and hold a premium webspace in internet real estate. If you send money, do a wire transfer or put a credit card down for a purchase ...

  7. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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    An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

  8. Fake news websites in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Fake news websites target United States audiences by using disinformation to create or inflame controversial topics such as the 2016 election. [1] [2] Most fake news websites target readers by impersonating or pretending to be real news organizations, which can lead to legitimate news organizations further spreading their message. [3]

  9. Life After a Ponzi Scheme: Victim Turns Million-Dollar Loss ...

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    In 2008, R.P. McCabe and his wife were heading into retirement with a solid financial future that included a $1 million investment in real estate with Right Place Properties and the Red Door Group ...